[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 170 (Wednesday, September 29, 2021)]
[House]
[Page H5516]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             RECOGNIZING STATE COLLEGE AREA MEALS ON WHEELS

  (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, I rise today to 
recognize the State College Area Meals on Wheels as they celebrate 50 
years of service and 1.5 million meals delivered.
  State College Meals on Wheels prepares and delivers meals to the 
elderly and those people living with disabilities within the State 
College school district.
  What originally started as a small vision serving under 30 clients 
has now blossomed into eight separate delivery routes, averaging 250 
clients a year.
  When our world came to a halt during the COVID-19 pandemic, Meals on 
Wheels stepped up. The organization didn't miss a single delivery 
during the pandemic. They even picked up a few more clients who were 
adversely affected.
  Like many, Meals on Wheels had to adapt to the pandemic. A key aspect 
of the meal delivery was the frequent in-person conversations with the 
clients. When COVID-19 prevented the face-to-face chatting, they 
changed their services to provide regular phone calls to catch up with 
their clients.
  Madam Speaker, State College Meals on Wheels is a staple in our 
community, and I congratulate them on 50 years and 1.5 million meals 
delivered.

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